US Bridges

SR1805 over Coley Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1804 · Structure no. 000000000710162

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1805 over Coley Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1805 over Coley Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1805
CrossesColey Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1804
RouteState Highway 1805
Coordinates35.34899, -81.18018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1805 over Coley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1805 over Coley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1805 over Coley Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1805 over Coley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1805 over Coley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.